Primary children's beliefs about Australian dietary practices
1983
Worsley, Anthony | Leitch, Donald | Coonan, Wayne | Hetzel, Basil
As part of a national study of the effects of daily physical education, 883 children (10 years of age) in 7 state and territory capitals were asked 6 questions by class teachers on whether Australians ate the right amounts of fruit, vegetables, salt, fatty foods, and sugar, and whether sugar was rich in vitamins, energy, or both. Only 1/3 thought that insufficient fruits and vegetables were consumed, while only 1/4 knew that people consume too much salt. Half the children had erroneous beliefs about the vitamin content of sugar. The results indicate that many children are unaware of current dietary habits, and suggest that primary school nutrition education courses may successfully impart this basic knowledge. Tabulated results of the survey are included. (wz)
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